Johnny football..did you watch him last year in college..he got ATE UP.. he should have stayed another year in college to work with his coach..these NFL guys are gonna eat him up and spit him out..watch and see..

I agree that he's gonna be a total bust in the NFL. But to say he got ate up in college last year?

Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack has two things on his mind this season: Winning the defensive rookie of the year award, and sacking Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning

"Iím looking forward to playing against Peyton Manning,Ē Mack said. ďI think going against the best quarterback in the game right now is going to be a big deal. Especially if you can put him on his back.Ē

In two wins over the Raiders last year, Manning completed 57 of 65 passes for 640 yards, with seven touchdowns and no interceptions, and he was only sacked twice. The Raidersí defense has a whole lot of work to do if it wants to stop Manning, but Mack sounds confident that he can help.

Posted by Michael David Smith on July 3, 2014, 4:14 PM EDT
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Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan bulked up this offseason, and now there may be questions raised about his methods of bulking up.

Jordan has been suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. The Dolphins have announced the suspension, and although there is no official word on which substance Jordan was found to have taken, he said in a statement that he took a banned stimulant.

“I recently learned from the NFL that I tested positive for stimulants that are banned under the NFL policy,” Jordan said. “I worked carefully with my advisors and the union to investigate the test results, and I take full responsibility for the test results. I’m very sorry for the impact of this situation on my teammates, coaches, Stephen Ross, the entire Dolphins organization, fans and my family as well. I will continue to work extremely hard during training camp and preseason. During the suspension, I will stay in top shape and will be ready to contribute upon my return.”

The NFL suspended Redskins safety Tanard Jackson again for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The indefinite suspension, the second one he has received since 2012, will begin immediately, the NFL announced.

Redskins safety Tanard Jackson's suspension for violating the NFL's Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse is sad because of all the second chances he has blown, writes John Keim. Story

It's the fourth time he's been suspended since joining the NFL as a fourth-round draft pick in 2007. And it's the third time he has received at least a one-year suspension. He was suspended twice in Tampa Bay, the second time for a year.

Then, on Aug. 31, 2012, Jackson, who was in line to start for the Redskins, was suspended indefinitely. He was reinstated earlier this offseason after missing two seasons.

"A lifestyle change is necessary anytime you're in a position like that," Jackson said in May.

He called his 2012 suspension and subsequent absence from the game a "humbling experience."

"It was something I did and something I had to face the consequences for. I like to put it behind me," Jackson said. "It wasn't hard to grasp that I put myself in this position and I need to work and if wanted it back it was going to take some work."

When Jackson returned, the coaches were upbeat, although several in the organization cautioned about expecting a whole lot from him. He was clearly behind Ryan Clark on the depth chart at free safety. As spring practices unfolded, their praise of Jackson was more muted.

For the second consecutive year, the NFL supplemental draft did not have a player selected.

Last year, 32 NFL teams passed on six eligible candidates for the supplemental draft. This year, teams elected not to use a draft choice on four candidates.

The four players were New Mexico wide receiver/running back Chase Clayton, North Carolina linebacker Darius Lipford, Virginia Lynchburg defensive tackle LeKendrick Ross and SMU running back Traylon Shead. They now become free agents who can sign with any team.

The last time a player was taken in the supplemental draft was 2012. The Cleveland Browns used a second-round choice to select wide receiver Josh Gordon.